Rukungiri: Residents of Rwenkurijo Cell in Buyanja Sub-county were left shocked last night Sunday May 3, after a man was caught transporting a suspected stolen pig along Kihunga Road, allegedly on his way to sell it in Rukungiri Town. The suspect was identified as Justus Akankwasa, a resident of Butinde... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians of Yakobo Orikwera Buhandangazi Church of Uganda under Nyabiteete Archdeaconry have donated a brand new Toyota Noah registration number UA 232DA worth UGX 44 million to the church to support ministry and pastoral work. The handover ceremony took place on May 1, at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandangazi Church of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Local Government is set to recruit more than 80 workers in the 2026/2027 financial year following the approval of the district recruitment plan by the district council. The recruitment plan for Rukungiri District Local Government Vote 924 for the Financial Year 2026/2027 was approved on April... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has held a farewell function to mark the end of the 2021–2026 council term, bidding farewell to outgoing LC5 Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama and district councilors after five years in office. The event was held on April 30, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality and... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Council has approved a budget of UGX 69.1 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, reflecting an 11 percent increase from the UGX 62.5 billion approved for the 2025/2026 financial year. The budget was approved on April 30, during the final council sitting for the 2021–2026 term... Read More
Rukungiri: The Southern Division Council of Rukungiri Municipality has approved a budget of UGX 470,724,849 for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Out of the total budget, UGX 376,381,780 (79%) is expected to come from local revenue, while UGX 94,343,069 (21%) will be received from Central Government transfers. Leaders said this shows... Read More
Rukungiri: St. Mark Secondary School Nyakibale has celebrated its outstanding 2025 UCE results at the school grounds in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The school ranked 3rd in Rukungiri District among mixed day and boarding schools, 8th in the Kigezi region, and 148th nationwide. The Headteacher, Fortunate Akanyihayo Rukundo, said the... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Municipality Fishermen Emyooga SACCO have been urged to show commitment and love for their SACCO by increasing savings and repaying loans on time. The call was made by the Principal Commercial Officer for Rukungiri Municipality, Richard Baguma, during the 5th Annual General Meeting held at... Read More
Rukungiri: Police officers in Rukungiri have been encouraged to work closely with the community as a key way of maintaining law and order. The message was delivered on April 24, by Regional Police Commander (RPC) Alex Wabwire during the end-of-year party for Rukungiri police officers, held at Rukungiri Inn Hotel... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 250 students have graduated with certificates and diplomas from Rukungiri Institute of Management during its 11th graduation ceremony. Out of the 250 graduates, 48 received diplomas, while the rest were awarded certificates in various programmes under the School of Business and Humanities and the School of... Read More